The Arizona champion., 1887-12-31

plant from which he i, suffering IS sad to be heart disease.
 The STcHHfc Ame,Icaa. published by Mum & Co.,, New York, presents weekly to its read-rS the best and most reliable record of various i'm. provemen:s in machinery, while the scientific progress of the country can in no way be gleaned so we'll as by the regular perusal of its pages.
 There sas very pleasant dance given at the G. A R. hall on Wed. nesday evening at which many of our Flagstaff ladies and gentleman were present. The music was furnished by the strung band, under the direction of Professor Jim. ONeill and was ex . celieat.
 It is reported that MT. Thistle who had some trouble tew months ago with Lot Smith, has offered the olive branch. Himself and Smith meeting the other day near the old Knights ranch, where they each shook hands talked over old unpleasant feelings and buried the hatchet.
 ]. NJ. Dodson, who has been city Marshall of Prescott for the past seven or eight years IS candidate for re election. We have known Jim for the last ii years, and truer, braver or more faithful public Servant,a western town never had. The right man in the light place. His election Is fore gone conclusion.
 ]. F. Hawks, has just added to his new hotel I2 new b sd,rooms. The beds and furniture are of the best, just received from the east, Each room IS nicely carpeted and in conneC- tion with the rooms Is d neat, elegant parlor for the comfort and aCcomo- dation of guests. "Da ]" has every thing in the best of order and if you desire an elegant cosy furnished bed room, he can suit the most flstidious.
 On Tuesdty evening FIagsta afr Lodge No. 8 Knights of Py,hias elect ed the following officers to serve for the ensuing term: C. C, P, G. Cornish; V. C.. Ralph H Ctneron; M. of E.. MIX Salzman, K. of R. x ;. N, G. Layton; M. of F., Jim O'Neill; Prelate., A A. Dutton; M |. of A., l.. l.. Burns; Trustees NJ Salz- man; H. G. Gibbons; P G Cornish.
 G. w. Hull. cattle man whose range IS at Rogers lake, made Flag staff visit this week. MT. Hull has been to Jerome lately, where he has d large amount of real estate, owning seven houses at that place, he says that he was informed that the United Verde Copper Company, have sold their mines and plant to eastern par ties, who will resume operations there early in the spring. This IS good news and we arc glad 10 hear 1t.
 C. Fl. Schulz one of the leading sheep owners of our town, IS infrom his winter range on the Colorado River. QIlte loss happ med him the other day through the negligence and carelessnesS of one of the herd CT, a mexican, who while driving one ol the herds allowed them to ge, into canon, where there WAS a small stream ot water which was frozen over. The sheep in attempting to cross, broke through the ice and 84 head were drowned.
 Harry Fulton, one of the leading wool growers of Flagstaff, acco npaa led by his cousin Miss A. H. Beck. with, left this week for the east. Miss Beckwlth goes to Baltimore, her home where she will remain. During her residence here of several months she made many warm friends, who regret her departure and wish thai she would make d permanent home In our town. MT. Fulton after visit. ing relatives and friends. will return about the mlddIe of February.
 Three men attempted to hold up and rob the A. T. and $. F., tram
 Thursday morning at lSleta a few miles from Albuquerque, one man jumped upon the platform of the first car and pulled his gun on the Conductor ani brakeman. The othel two boarded the rear platform, but for some unacc ountablc reason Th< | the two men on the rear plat form jumped from the train, took to their heels, and were followed by their confederate. Officers have been sent Tn pursuit.
 The Brannen addition, situated or the southern side of the railroad, al the eastern end of the town is now being surveyed ard laid out in lots
 Those desirous of securing a beauti fully located mountain home, in { climate that cannot be surpassed, car do 60 by calling at the store of P. J Brannen. There is an undisputed u tle to this land, and the lots are laic out 50 Do I5o each yay, with 75 tc Iso feet avenues. Call early anC select your lots. This is the mos desirable property for either bushes. or family residences in the town O Flagstaff.
 The busiest man in town last Sat urday was Richards. His store "rhe Little Blue Front" reminded one o bee hives part a, swarming time, i was SC crowded by patrons all inten on buying Iuxuries for Christmas pre-